Publix

Hy-Vee's R. Jonathan Armistead takes top prize in three-day, cake-baking "marathon."

New technology is seen as another way to help Publix cut down waste and have the right inventory in stores, according to the retailer.

The chain's new GreenWise store is in Boca Raton, and like the first is all about healthy products and earth-friendly operations. A third is due for Tampa later this year.

After 50 years of service, Ed Shivers will retire June 16, 2008. Upon his retirement, the risk management department will become the responsibility of Marc Salm.

The grocer's sales jumped 6 percent to $6.2 billion, but its stock price slipped by $1.25.

The chain's associates and customers helped raise the funds during a three-week period in January.

The world's largest retailer had 2007 revenues of $378.8 billion.

About 40 food retailers are on board to promote the food safety effort in their stores this year.